The ACM50219 Diploma of Veterinary Nursing is for experienced veterinary nurses needing a higher level of nursing skills, as well as leadership and supervisory experience. This nationally recognised diploma can be completed in just 12-18 months and begins with a solid base of business administration, customer service, communication, and team leadership training. You then choose elective units to complete a career specialisation: vet surgery, animal dental, veterinary emergencies, general vet practice. Enquire now for the full list of elective options and the latest training dates.

Become a qualified veterinary nurse with the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (ACM40418). This hands-on training course teaches you how to assist a vet during animal surgery, prepare for anaesthesia, then nurse and monitor the animals through their recovery. The course also covers: vet clinic routines and infection controls, veterinary drugs and poisons, animal nutrition and wellbeing. To graduate from this nationally recognised training course you must complete 240 hours of work placement.Enquire now for the latest enrolment opportunities and for more details about securing a work placement.

The ACM50119 Diploma of Animal Technology is for senior technicians and supervisors at animal research centres or laboratories. Over 12-18 months of training you will learn how to safely perform a range of procedures on research animals including anaesthesia, scientific surgery, embryo collection, euthanasia, and non-surgical procedures. The course also covers: laboratory safety, animal enrichment and wellbeing, microscope work, and infection controls. Enquire now for the list of study units, entry requirements, and enrolment opportunities near you.

Want to work at the zoo or wildlife sanctuary? The Certificate ACM30321 III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care is a pathway to professional and volunteer work as a zoo keeper. Your course begins with an introduction to the safety and biosecurity requirements when working with wild animals. You’ll then learn how to feed and care for the animals, including enrichment activities, capture, restraint, transfer, and monitoring. Enquire now for the full list of zookeeping career competencies and available course openings in your area.

Become a qualified vet with the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours). This scientific degree program introduces you to veterinary medicine and teaches you how to diagnose and treat a wide range of domestic animals, pets, and native species. Depending on your chosen university your studies include a clinical placement and you’ll graduate ready to practice veterinary medicine in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. Enquire now for the list of admissions criteria, study units, and universities that offer the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours).

The Bachelor of Science (Animal Biology) delves into the study of terrestrial, avian, and aquatic animals. It examines their chemical and physical compositions, evolution, behaviour, physiology, ecology, and biodiversity. With an estimated 1-2 million animal species, only a fraction are known. This degree emphasizes the vast diversity of animal life and its implications for agriculture, conservation, veterinary science, education, and public policy. Students engage in both field and laboratory learning, focusing on global challenges and human impact on animal futures.

The Bachelor of Science (Animal Science) provides an in-depth understanding of animal behaviour, health, welfare, nutrition, production, reproduction, and human-animal interactions. Students gain hands-on experience with diverse animal facilities, from reptiles and native mammals to sheep and cattle, and collaboration with wildlife parks, zoos, and farms. As human-animal interactions grow, especially in companionship and food production, graduates are poised for diverse careers including animal welfare officer, life scientist, quarantine officer, and roles in research, teaching, and government sectors.